10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Apr 232002

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
Device that keeps seat belt tight after being fastened is inoperative, making it easier for seat belt to come un locked in a crash.

- Lawrenceburg, KY, USA

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problem #2

Jan 011999

Sunfire

  • miles
Steering system malfunctioned due to steering column breaking. Also, seatbelt locked up when making a hard right turn. Dealer replaced seatbelt, but problem is still reoccurring.

- St Clairsville, OH, USA

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problem #1

Aug 091997

Sunfire

  • miles
Vehicle stopped when another vehicle rear ended first vehicle, and the seat belt on the driver's side did not lock up, leaving driver without protection.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

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